Seattle’s 2025 Highlights Include Global Sports, Waterfront Renewal, and New Accommodations
In the coming year, Seattle beckons travelers with numerous attractions and events that make it a must-visit destination. Highlights include the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, a refreshed waterfront and aquarium, and the debut of two new hotels.
Explore 25 compelling reasons to visit Seattle:
Experience the theatrical wonder of Cirque du Soleil’s “Kooza” (Jan. 16-March 19) and the immersive dinner theater of Teatro ZinZanni (ongoing through March 2025). Both shows offer unique blends of acrobatics and storytelling.
Explore American sculpture at the Seattle Art Museum’s exhibition “Following Space: Thaddeus Mosley and Alexander Calder” (Now-June 1, 2025), featuring the dynamic wooden sculptures of Mosley alongside Calder’s iconic mobiles.
Enjoy discounted museum visits during Seattle Museum Month (Feb. 1-28, 2025), where guests of participating hotels can explore top museums at half price.
Delve into the provocative art of Ai Weiwei at his first major U.S. retrospective in over a decade, “Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei” at the Seattle Art Museum (March 12-Sept. 7, 2025).
Indulge in Taste Washington (March 13-17, 2025), the largest single-region wine and food festival in the U.S., featuring a grand tasting event with over 200 Washington wineries and 75 local restaurants.
Cheer on NCAA® Division I Men’s Basketball teams at the March Madness® games held in Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena (March 21 and March 23, 2025).
Play at the new Picklewood Courts and Kitchen, a 25,000-square-foot pickleball facility co-founded by Seattle chef Ethan Stowell, opening in summer 2025.
Watch world-class football at Lumen Field during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 (June 15-25, 2025), with Seattle Sounders FC hosting key matches.
Immerse yourself in speculative fiction at Seattle Worldcon (Aug. 13-17, 2025) held at the Seattle Convention Center’s new Summit addition.
Discover glass art at the 7th Annual “Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience” (Oct. 16-19, 2025), featuring live demonstrations and gallery exhibitions.
Celebrate the holiday spirit at the Seattle Christmas Market (November-December, 2025) with festive food, gifts, and entertainment.
Enjoy panoramic views from the revamped Seattle Waterfront, featuring the new Overlook Walk connecting Pike Place Market to the promenade.
Support Indigenous art at Tidelands Native Art Gallery, which showcases Native American creativity and heritage.
Celebrate 50 years of Seattle Children’s Theatre with family-friendly performances and newly enhanced accessibility features.
Stay at the eco-conscious Hotel Westland in Pioneer Square, opening in 2025 with 120 rooms and multiple dining options.
Take in a show at Seattle Musical Theater, with upcoming performances at 5th Avenue Theatre and The Paramount Theatre throughout 2025.
Navigate Seattle car-free thanks to recent expansions in light rail service, connecting major cultural and commercial hubs.
Relax at The Somm Hotel and Spa in Woodinville, a new luxury hotel offering wine-centric experiences, set to open in 2025.
Explore contemporary arts at Cannonball Arts, a new venue developed in partnership with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, anticipated to open in 2025.
Embark on an Exceptional Journey from Seattle The cruise industry in Seattle is set to experience an unprecedented year in 2025, with projections indicating 299 cruise ship visits and nearly 1.9 million travelers. A highlight of the season will be the Cunard Line’s Queen Elizabeth, embarking on her first Alaskan voyages directly from Seattle, offering 11 round-trip journeys to the stunning landscapes of Alaska.
Commemorate a Quarter Century at MoPOP Opened in 2000 by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and designed by the renowned architect Frank Gehry, the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) was initially known as the Experience Music Project. Today, it celebrates a diverse range of pop culture dimensions, from music and cinema to TV and more. Upcoming exhibitions include “Keith Haring: A Radiant Legacy” and explorations into Asian comics, African American music, and the narrative of hip-hop.
Expand Your Travel Options to Seattle with New Air Routes In 2025, reaching Seattle becomes easier than ever as SEA Airport welcomes new international routes. Edelweiss Air will connect Zurich with Seattle, and Scandinavian Airlines will begin operations from Copenhagen. Moreover, Alaska Air Group is set to launch new routes connecting Seattle with Tokyo Narita and Seoul Incheon.
Experience Live Music Across Seattle Renowned for its vibrant music scene, Seattle will host an array of celebrated artists in 2025. The Climate Pledge Arena is set to present performances by Tyler, The Creator, Kelsea Ballerini, and Dua Lipa, while Lumen Field is geared up for a major concert by Kendrick Lamar and SZA in May.
Discover the New Ocean Pavilion at Seattle Aquarium The newly unveiled Ocean Pavilion at the Seattle Aquarium exemplifies innovative, sustainable architecture and offers a deep dive into the biodiversity of the Coral Triangle, often referred to as the ocean’s “Amazon.” This state-of-the-art facility showcases ecosystems filled with sharks, rays, and mangrove forests, supported by a coalition aimed at restoring these vital species. The Pavilion is enriched with art from local Indigenous artists, including Dan Friday’s hand-blown glass salmon installations.
Celebrate Canlis’ 75th Anniversary Marking three-quarters of a century, Canlis has stood as a bastion of fine dining in Seattle since its founding in 1950 by Peter Canlis. This iconic venue, now under the culinary direction of Aisha Ibrahim, the first woman to hold the position of executive chef at Canlis, continues to redefine exquisite dining experiences, inviting patrons to savor its innovative and refined dishes.
These highlights underscore Seattle’s vibrant cultural scene and its ongoing commitment to innovation and entertainment, promising unforgettable experiences for all who visit.
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